Economy March 27, 2026
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls as Inflation Gets Worse
U.S. consumer sentiment slid to a three-month low in March and year-ahead inflation expectations jumped as the war in the Middle East drives up gasoline prices.
July 11, 2018
Job Search Resources for Military Veterans
Former service members bring a wide array of skills to the civilian workforce based on their military education and experience, as well as their work histories prior to active duty. In the military, many thrived in tough situations and mastered ...
July 9, 2018
44% of Workers Say They’d Quit for a Bigger Paycheck Elsewhere
Whatever the reason for leaving, employees should have a good exit plan when parting ways with a company. In a separate survey of HR managers, 83 percent said the way someone quits affects their future career opportunities.
July 3, 2018
4 Tips to Reduce Risk in Retirement Plans
Many people are worried about their retirement from a money perspective. According to a survey by Transamerica, most workers think the financial challenges they'll face in retirement will be harder to overcome than those that prior generations faced.
July 3, 2018
3 Signs You Should Stay at Your Job – And 3 Signs You Should Go
Growing up I was taught by my parents to get a job and keep a job. Period. It was ingrained in me that once I graduated college, I needed to land at a good company and stay there. The big reward would be retirement at 40 years with a fancy company pen ...
June 29, 2018
3 Surprises To Watch Out For When Paying For Long-Term Care
More than 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term health care services, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Yet, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 13 percent of those who ...
June 25, 2018
HR Departments Focusing on Engagement and Company Culture
The Paychex report also showed a commitment to talent management, as 85% of respondents said they’re focusing on company culture to drive results, and 77% feel their current HR technology solution is improving overall employee experience.
June 21, 2018
Employees Can Now Choose Their Own Payday
With the launch of Flexible Pay, businesses can let employees choose their own pay schedule, which means that, for the first time, employees can get paid for work they’ve already completed, independent of their employer’s payroll schedule.
June 20, 2018
Bucking the Deregulation Trend
One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Trump was his promise to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses. With his “two regulations withdrawn for every one proposed” approach, he has been largely ...
June 19, 2018
The Worst Tippers? Millennials, Men and Southerners
When it comes to tipping, many Millennials (ages 18-37) are skimping out, according to a new CreditCards.com report. Ten percent of Millennials say they usually leave nothing as a tip for a server when dining out at a restaurant, compared to just ...
June 19, 2018
June 2018 Payroll Channel
Top Payroll Social Media: 3 Reasons Employees May be Disengaged. Maren Hogan, via LinkedIn.https://bit.ly/1P8iiqi Globetrotting Workers Complicate Payroll Taxes. Bloomberg Payroll Blog. https://bit.ly/2sokYNp How to Create a Successful Employee Referral Program. Patriot Software Blog. https://bit.ly/2J1GBtU The Pros and Cons of Unlimited PTO. Zenefits HR Blog.https://bit.ly/2kynWuW Why Giving Salary Ranges During Interviews is a Bad Idea....…
June 19, 2018
The Pros And Cons Of Working From Home
Job seekers are enticed by work from home options but are aware of the pitfalls, suggests new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of professionals surveyed (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a ...
June 19, 2018
Professionals Find it Harder to Unplug On Vacation
Summer is typically when workers take time off to relax and recharge. But just because employees take vacation days doesn't mean they're completely checking out, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps.